The Lab
A Pop-Up Jazz Experience
THE LAB is a high-energy jazz pop-up experience designed to challenge, inspire, and connect dancers through commercial jazz training in an uplifting and motivating environment. Hosted by HTX Connect, this one-day event brings together passionate dancers and industry-leading educators for a day focused on performance quality, musicality, confidence, and community.
Dancers will train in a variety of jazz-based styles while pushing their versatility, stage presence, and execution in a fast-paced and encouraging atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, expand your artistry, or simply reconnect with your passion for dance, THE LAB was created to fuel growth and creativity.
Join us on May 16, 2026 at The Dance Kollective in Katy, Texas for an unforgettable day of movement, energy, and connection alongside an incredible faculty and dancers from across the Houston dance community.
Levels:
10–13
14+
Int/Adv
HTX Connect Summer Intensive
A Community Celebration
The HTX Connect Summer Intensive is more than just a training experience — it’s a celebration of community, connection, and the incredible talent within the Houston dance scene. Designed for passionate dancers ages 8 and up, this multi-day intensive brings together a diverse lineup of respected local educators and artists for an unforgettable week of growth, inspiration, and movement.
Hosted June 15–19, 2026 at The PAC Dance Studio in Spring, Texas, dancers will experience a wide range of classes focused on technique, versatility, performance quality, artistry, and personal development in a supportive and motivating environment. HTX Connect proudly emphasizes the importance of strengthening the local dance community by creating opportunities for dancers, educators, and studios to connect through shared experiences and high-level training.
The Summer Intensive is known for its energetic atmosphere, encouraging faculty, and commitment to making every dancer feel seen, challenged, and inspired. From classroom training to special events, scholarship opportunities, and community-focused experiences, this event was created to celebrate the passion that brings us all together through dance.
The Summit
A Collegiate Dance Team Experience
THE SUMMIT is HTX Connect’s premier collegiate dance team preparation experience, created for dancers who are ready to elevate their training, confidence, and performance quality while preparing for the next chapter of their dance journey. This high-energy event is designed to provide dancers with the tools, knowledge, and experience needed to navigate the collegiate dance team audition process in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Throughout the weekend, dancers will participate in technical training, performance-based classes, mock audition experiences, improvisation sessions, and educational discussions focused on recruitment, professionalism, and brand representation. THE SUMMIT encourages dancers to challenge themselves artistically while gaining valuable insight into what it takes to thrive at the collegiate level.
Hosted by HTX Connect, this event also emphasizes connection and community by bringing together dancers, educators, and industry professionals who are passionate about helping the next generation succeed. Whether dancers are actively pursuing collegiate dance opportunities or simply looking to grow in confidence and versatility, THE SUMMIT offers an empowering experience centered around preparation, growth, and inspiration.
Join us August 7-8, 2026 for an unforgettable weekend designed to help dancers step boldly into their future.
HTX CONNECT: IN MOTION
A Contemporary Film Project
HTX CONNECT: IN MOTION is a one-of-a-kind contemporary dance film experience designed for advanced dancers looking to expand their artistry beyond the stage and into the world of movement on camera. This immersive weekend event blends contemporary training, creative collaboration, and film production into an unforgettable artistic experience.
Led by choreographer Anastasia Miller, dancers will explore the unique skills required for camera performance while learning and creating original choreography specifically designed for film. Throughout the weekend, participants will develop a deeper understanding of movement quality, storytelling, spatial awareness, and how performance translates through the lens in a cinematic setting.
Taking place November 21–23, 2026, dancers will work together on location in Houston, Texas to create a professionally filmed dance project in an inspiring environment that encourages creativity, vulnerability, and artistic growth. From rehearsal process to on-camera execution, HTX CONNECT: IN MOTION offers a rare opportunity for dancers to experience the intersection of dance and film in a meaningful and collaborative way.
This experience is open to advanced dancers ages 13 and up who are ready to challenge themselves artistically and step into a fresh and innovative creative process.
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Sessions
A Winter Dance Intensive
The HTX Connect Sessions Winter Intensive is the perfect opportunity for dancers to stay inspired, motivated, and connected as they head into winter break. Designed for dancers ages 8 and up, this high-energy two-day event brings together an exciting mix of guest artists and respected local instructors for a weekend filled with training, growth, and community.
Hosted December 19–20, 2026, Sessions provides dancers with a valuable winter push to continue refining their technique, versatility, performance quality, and artistry during the holiday season. With classes spanning a variety of styles and teaching approaches, dancers are encouraged to challenge themselves, step outside of their comfort zones, and finish the year feeling energized and inspired.
Known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of connection, the Sessions Winter Intensive reflects HTX Connect’s commitment to creating meaningful educational experiences while celebrating the strength of the local dance community. Whether dancers are looking to stay active during break, reconnect with fellow artists, or train with incredible faculty, Sessions offers an unforgettable weekend of movement and motivation.
Join us this December for an exciting winter experience built around passion, creativity, and community.
